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DATE: August 2, 2007
TO: Board of Adjustment
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Request for variances to the minimum side yard building
setbacks from 10' to 5' and from 7.5' to 5'
FILE: 559-BA
STAFF REPORT
David Roskos, representing L & F Homes, is requesting variances to the
minimum side yard building setback from 10' to 5' and from 7.5' to
5' for a two story residential structure to be built at 1103 Iowa.
Mr. Roskos states that the duplex structure will be approximately
3,800 sq. ft. in size and will include four bedrooms. Along an
interior lot line, the minimum side yard building setback for a one
story structure is 5' and 7.5' for two story structures. Along an
exterior lot line, the minimum side yard building setback line is 10'.
Mr. Roskos states that this structure and one on Vermont are the first
of several residential structures that L & F intends to build in this
area. The intent of the developer is to cater to students attending
Lamar University.
The applicant shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that all
three conditions necessary for approval have been met.
Exhibits are attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices mailed to property owners 28 .
Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition
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GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: L & F Homes
PROPERTY OWNER: Same
LOCATION: 1103 Iowa
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 34, Block 11, Lamar Fifth
Addition
EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD-2 (General
Commercial-Multiple Family
Dwelling-2) District
PROPERTY SIZE: 0.16 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: A X @ - Areas determined to be
outside 500-year floodplain
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Vacant GC-MD-2 (General
Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2)
District
EAST: Apartments GC-MD-2
SOUTH: Residential RCR (Residential Conservation and
Revitalization) District
WEST: Apartments RCR
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Redevelopment Area
STREETS: Iowa Street - Local street with a
60' wide right-of-way and a 22'
pavement width
DRAINAGE: Open ditch
WATER: 12" water line
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE: 6" sanitary sewer line